Harshal Shende
About Harshal Shende
Harshal Shende is a Student Developer with extensive experience in software development and project management. He has worked with notable organizations such as Google Summer of Code and Oracle, while also contributing to open source projects and holding leadership positions at various institutions.
Work at Google Summer of Code
Harshal Shende has been involved with Google Summer of Code (GSoC) since 2021, serving as a Student Developer for three years. He participated in projects at CERN HSF during both 2021 and 2022. In addition to his role as a Student Developer, he has also worked as a Product Manager for eight months and currently holds the position of Product Lead for IRIS Labs. His contributions reflect a commitment to open source development and collaborative projects.
Current Employment at Oracle
Since 2022, Harshal Shende has been employed at Oracle as a Software Development Engineer (SDE) in Server Technology. This role has allowed him to apply his technical skills in a corporate environment, contributing to the development of server technologies.
Education and Expertise
Harshal Shende completed his Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, he studied Computer Science at Delhi Public School, Navi Mumbai, achieving AISSCE from 2016 to 2018, and at DAV Public School, Panvel, where he completed AISCE from 2002 to 2016. He possesses strong proficiency in programming languages including Ruby on Rails, Django, Java, and C/C++.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Harshal Shende is actively involved in leadership roles within various organizations. He has served as an Executive Member at ACM NITK since 2021 and at Artists' Forum NITK since 2019, focusing on media, content, and website management. His involvement in these roles showcases his leadership skills and commitment to community engagement.
Open Source Contributions
Harshal Shende demonstrates a commitment to open source projects, actively contributing to collaborative development efforts. His participation in Google Summer of Code and various management roles highlights his dedication to community-driven initiatives and his interest in expanding his knowledge in algorithms and new programming languages.